RYA Basic Navigation
Course Outline
This course aims to introduce navigation for those who wish to take a shorter course than the Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster theory courses, and who are either looking for an introductory course, or don't need the skipper-level proficiency that is provided by the longer courses.
The course will have equal emphasis on both the yachting and power boating audiences.
Content & Objectives
The course covers the following subjects:
- Charts and publications
- Safety, including engine checks
- Buoyage
- Tidal awareness
- Visual navigation and pilotage
- Rules of the road
- Electronic navigation
- Anchoring
- Weather forecasts
- Passage planning
Learning Mode
The course is taught at the Red Ensignt training facility in Cowes. There will be no end of course exam as assessment of students learning will take place throughout the course.
The course is run over 2 days.
Entry Requirements
The student will receive a chart, question paper, course handbook, a CD and a newly designed plotter for use on the course.
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Costs
The price for this course is £330 inc VAT.
This price does not include accommodation.
Course Duration: 2 days
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Please place a online enquiry below or call us on +44(0)1983 294088.
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